33 thoughts on “Don’t get all giddy – It’s just the D-Backs!”

BOBsays:

I have to disagree regarding Seager. The AA pitchers are much better than the A+ pitchers that he is currently facing. In addition he needs to work on his BA w/RISP. .182 is too low and MLB Dodger like. His approach at the plate is too extreme against LHP. Although all of his HRs have come against LHP he strikes out 50% of the time against LHP. If he corrects these issues by the break than by all means promote him even if they just want to put a scare in the underperforming Hanley.

When Ryu comes off of the DL do the Dodgers DL Maholm with a sore back, DFA or DL Wilson, or Option Withrow? Too many veterans were signed by Neddy, thus the problem.

The Dodgers now have played more than a quarter of the season and trends are beginning to show.

artieboysays:

The more it becomes Puig’s team the less it becomes Hanley’s team. And of course we don’t even that it was supposed to be Kemp’s team. A 10 year deal to what has become a mediocre ball player. What’s the lesson? Don’t make the same mistake with Hanley. No long term deal. Is AGon starting to show his age?

Badgersays:

Hanley will hit. Count on it. So will Kemp. So will Ethier. So will Crawford. So will Uribe. Puig could have a monster year. Some of you aren’t grateful enough. This is a good team. It’s May. Enjoy the ride.

artieboysays:

Badgersays:

Maybe “better” is too strong. How about….. won’t likely get any worse.

Having a get together at my house. Dbag fans, pizza, Beck’s NA and homemade strawberry shortcake. Chase Anderson going tonight. He looked good in his debut. We should see Ethier or Crawford tonight. Maybe both. SVS will ride the pine. Gordon will get on twice, steal 2 and score. AGon goes yard. It’s a good day to be a Dodger fan!

Idaho Alsays:

I agree with you Badger that this is a good team. I do not like our defense. It is what it is. I do think we have to trade Either and Crawford. We need to bring Pederson up and platoon him with SVS. Move Kemp to left when Pederson is in the game.

League certainly has done better than I thought. When he keeps the ball at the knees he is effective. Let’s hope it continues.

Robsays:

Badgersays:

Well this sucks. My dbag buddies are giving it to me good. One of them is a dbag/midget fan. Goin for the strawberry shortcake in a minute.

Not going to be a good defense. But the lack of fundamentals is irritating. The bags just hired LaRussa and in the interview tonight he was talking about that very thing – insisting the entire organization play solid fundamental baseball. You can bet they will with him in charge. Would love to see that theme expressed in the Dodger system.

Badgersays:

Roger Dodgersays:

Most Dodger fans would like Hanley to be a Dodger for a few more years —- because of his bat. But not his glove.

Well, maybe Ned needs to look across baseball for a BIG BAT and target one or two players who might become Free Agents over the next winter OR go after a big trade come later in the year — and forget Hanley. He wants a lot of money and it can be spent elsewhere. Also, get rid of 1 outfielder — got with 3 and SVS and be ready to call up Pederson when he is needed.

Hanley does amazing things with a BAT, but not a GLOVE. Maybe it is time to part with him.

Now — all of this might not be necessary IF some of the present Dodgers were taking up the slack. Like Ethier, like Kemp, like AGon. They are playing, but not in high gear.

I agree with Badger and others — bring up Alex G. and play him. Gordon has been nice and fun to watch, but even leading the league with 25 stolen bases — means not a lot when a team is playing terrible ball and falling farther behind.

KEY TO WINNING — have Greinke pitch, then 4 days of rain, then have Greinke pitch again, and then 4 more days of rain, then Greinke again, then 4 more days of rain . . .

Badgersays:

Two blowouts in the matter of a few days. Our pitching needs to get sorted out. Withrow, who went into the game with a .102 BAA, seems to get himself in trouble with his control issues. To ALL Dodger pitchers – put that cheese at the knees and all be well. With the exception of Greinke, this staff has command issues. Why?

I still don’t see Hanley long term. Unless he finds a different position, or starts OPSing over 1.000, he is American League bound. His play at shortstop is costing this team and it is time to do something about it.

jerrysays:

i usually agree with badger ..but not on this one…i dont believe the dodger will pull out of the way they play.., they didnt better them self from last yr..and some are getting older..so if there is not some changes soon…we will slowly move downward..